Overview
The Wildland Trekking Company is hiring experienced guides for summer 2021 to run backpacking, base camp style, day hikes and inn-based trips in various branch locations. Wildland operates in many of the countries premier hiking destinations taking adults and families on unforgettable vacations. Our guides generally work about 12-20 days a month throughout the season. Season dates and length depends on location.
Areas we are currently hiring:
Asheville, NC – Spring through fall work in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
Olympia, WA – Mid-June through September in the Olympics, Rainier and Cascades
Driggs, ID – late June through Mid September llama guiding and backpacking in WY and MT
Estes Park -late June through mid/late September in Rocky Mountain National Park and the Flat Tops
St.George, UT- Mid-April start through October/November. PT of FT work
Please visit our website for more information on our trip offerings in various regions throughout the country.
Qualifications:
Must have previous guiding experience. Competence in back country travel and living, strong leadership, teaching, interpretation, communication and customer service. Ability to find common ground and connect with novice guests of different ages, backgrounds and nationalities. A reliable vehicle. Ability to pick up and carry a heavy backpack for multiple hours/days . A passion to share with others this country’s inspiring natural wonders.
Required Skills:
- At least 21 years old to guide/drive
- Previous guiding or outdoor leadership experience
- WFR/CPR certified
- Outdoor cooking skills
- Interpretation skills
- Service-oriented work ethic
Preferred Skills:
- 8-15 passenger van/trailer driving experience
-Strong local interpretive knowledge
- Interest in forming a multi-year guiding career with Wildland Trekking
Benefits include:
- Pay scale that rewards experience
- Great team and supportive environment
- 401K and possibility for future growth
- Pro deals
- Beautiful and inspiring 'office' locations
About The Wildland Trekking Company
Wildland Trekking takes adults and families hiking into the world’s most beautiful and wild landscapes, and making sure every detail is carefully orchestrated to make our guest’s experience unforgettable. Guides bring our destinations to life through dialed-in logistics, wonderful meals, fascinating interpretation. Our backcountry and basecamp trips include off the beaten path itineraries, top-of-the-line gear and fantastic backcountry cooking; our inn-based tours feature hand-picked inns, hotels and lodges that put you right in the action; and our stock and porter supported trips offer a rare opportunity to explore the backcountry with light day packs.
